Forza Horizon 6 has shown detailed system requirements. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann is impressed with how stylish the game looks, without needing to buy high-end hardware.
Forza Horizon 5 is one of the most beautiful racing games of recent years for me, with a gameplay loop that could keep me engaged for many hours. So far, the game has occupied me for about 180 hours, and there are likely to be a few more hours added before the release of Part 6.
Speaking of 6: Forza Horizon 6 looks not only stylish in the first gameplay videos but also takes many things to the next level: Part 6 also looks more realistic and natural than the somewhat colorful predecessor set in Mexico.
What I find particularly impressive: Part 6 not only looks better than its predecessor, but the hardware requirements are actually reasonable. If you want to enjoy the game “only” at high settings, an older mid-range graphics card is already sufficient.
For high graphics settings, you only need older mid-range hardware in Forza Horizon 6
What hardware do you need? Forza Horizon 6 should be playable even with entry-level hardware. Even for WQHD and high graphical settings, you only need older mid-range hardware, as the developer has now presented in an official blog post: An RX 6700 XT or an RTX 3060 Ti.
Therefore, you can probably enjoy the game in really stylish visuals without needing to buy a new PC, unless you are already playing Forza on the Xbox or PS5. If you play in Full HD, you can even increase the graphical settings further and possibly utilize ray tracing, provided you have the appropriate graphics card.
And I find that truly impressive. Already, Crimson Desert has proven that you don’t necessarily need a high-end system for stylish visuals. The sequel is said to rely on the ForzaTech engine, which is also expected to be used in the new Fable installment. The controversial Unreal Engine will likely not be used.
Since I personally upgraded to an RX 9070 last year (2025), a decision I still don’t regret, I can now play with full ray tracing according to the official requirements.
During the Xbox Developer Direct on January 22, 2026, Playground Games talked for about 12 minutes about Forza Horizon 6 and provided first insights into the gameplay and game world of the racing game. My colleague Dariusz was immediately thrilled, although only a quarter of an hour was shown: Forza Horizon 6 convinced me in 12 minutes to drive through Japan for 70 euros
